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Grizedale Lodge

Grizedale, near Hawkshead, Cumbria
Sleeps 16
Bedrooms 8
Bathrooms 8
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
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At a glance

  • Former hunting lodge in a tranquil woodland setting
  • Perfect for entertaining with large, elegant social spaces both indoors and outdoors
  • Set in the heart of Grizedale Forest, with walking opportunities and outdoor activities in abundance
Property code: OC-SZ226

Set in the heart of Grizedale Forest, this remarkable lodge sleeps 16 guests in eight bedrooms. You can even bring three of your canine companions along for the trip. Spend your days sniffing out adventures in the Lake District, before heading back to spend quality time with your loved ones.

Hang up coats, boots, dog leads and towels in the spacious porch before entering the superb hallway, which is adorned with a wide selection of books and magazines for you to peruse. Cosy up in the lounge in front of the wood burner, the dogs will enjoy staying warm here. Utilise the industrial-style kitchen and whip up feasts to enjoy at the enormous dining table with room for all guests. A large utility room is the perfect space to store dog toys, beds and there is a larder with space to store wine. When you are ready for bed, choose one of the eight en-suite bathrooms, two of which are on the ground floor. Outdoors is large garden with decking area, mature trees and shrubs.

Leave no stick unfetched in Grizedale Forest, which has a fantastic network of walking routes. Enjoy the woodlands, sculpture trails or cycling trails. For a fantastic activity, try out the zip wires and high ropes of Go Ape, just 1 mile down the road. Head out and explore the Lake District. You will be just 4 miles from Windermere and 2 miles from Coniston Water where you can paddle and play.

  • 8 bedrooms – 4 king-size, 3 double, 1 twin
  • 8 en-suite bathrooms – 5 with shower over the bath and WC, 2 with shower and WC, 1 with bath, shower and WC.
  • Rangemaster oven with gas hob, grill and microwave
  • 2 dishwashers, 2 fridges, freezer and washing machine in utility room
  • Wood burner in lounge
  • Wi-Fi included - due to the remote location of the property, wi-fi signal is not very strong and is not suitable for streaming.
  • Large multi-level garden with lawn, terraces, enclosed garden and raised decked area with outdoor furniture
  • Children and dogs should be supervised at all times when outdoors, as the car park is open to the road and the garden is open to surrounding fields
  • Off-road parking for up to 10 cars
  • Pub 1.4 miles, shop 3 miles
  • Please note the surrounding field is private land and is not accessible to guests
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Holly Popham

This property is personally managed by Holly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Mary 5th March 2026

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Very comfortable and well equipped, excellent for our reunion party of 7 couples.

Reviewed by Jane 14th November 2025

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A lovely property. Great rooms, all spacious and great communal spaces. Being so close to Grizedale forest was really nice. Perfect for large gatherings.

Reviewed by Michael 24th October 2025

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It was great Perfect for our family to all meet up and enjoy the Lakes The kitchen was just what you need when catering en mass and every room having a bathroom was ideal Thank you

Reviewed by Heather 10th October 2025

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Nice place to get away. Plenty of space for everyone. Really enjoyed our family time.

Reviewed by Neil 12th September 2025

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Great property, great location. The best Sallys cottages we have stayed at.

Reviewed by Girish 5th September 2025

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Reviewed by Muhammad 29th August 2025

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This property was very well located, walking distance from Grizedale visitor centre and numerous walking trails. Whilst the property was very comfortable and excellent for a large group, the kitchen and outside could do with an upgrade.

Reviewed by Michelle 22nd August 2025

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A wonderful big house which was great for our extended family group. We enjoyed exploring Grizedale Forest, with Cafe Ambio, walking trails, mountain biking and Go Ape, all a few minutes' walk from the house. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking for 13 of us, although the dishwashers were on their last legs. Lovely, comfortable beds, all with Read moreen suites, but the water pressure in the showers was low. Hawkeshead, Wray Castle, Ulverston and Coniston are all within easy reach by car. Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 8th August 2025

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The cottage is perfectly placed in a beautiful location

Reviewed by Catherine 13th June 2025

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Fabulous property. Well equipped very spacious. Plenty of room for a large family group,. Great location near to the Grizedale centre and Hawkshead.. Thanks for a great weekend break!

Reviewed by Sheldon 25th April 2025

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In a great location very peaceful sun trap on the terrace plenty of kitchen equipment fridges etc clean bedding and towels just needs a bit of attention to balcony and windows

Reviewed by Philip 11th April 2025

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This house, whilst in a near perfect location, is very tired and in desperate need of a refit. Decor in general is ok if you look past the spiders webs and the dust under the chairs and beds. It served its purpose well though even though the large hob/oven needs replacing and the silly 700wt microwave is a joke.

Reviewed by Kate 4th April 2025

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We really enjoyed our stay here - we were a big family group and the size of the Lodge was perfect - plus all the rooms had ensuites which was a bonus! There was a real charming feel to the lodge - we loved the big sitting room and the big dining room - some bedrooms could do with a bit of a revamp plus the window frames need painting / replacing bRead moreut in general, it is an amazing place, perfectly situated to explore the Grizedale forest area. Hide

Reviewed by Clare 28th December 2024

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A great house for a large get together. The location is perfect for either walking or cycling from the door. The Eagleshead in Satterthwaite is very friendly. We had a wonderful New Year celebration week with our friends

Reviewed by Ann 29th November 2024

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We were a group of friends including 6 children staying as a reunion for a 40th birthday: The place was absolutely ideal for us and much better than the reviews had suggested. There was plenty of space for everyone in both communal areas and the kitchen was perfect for catering for so many. The snug was great to give the children a space of their oRead morewn. Beds were comfy and heating worked well. We accidentally ordered a delivery too early but the caretaker was very accommodating. Hide

Reviewed by Robert 27th September 2024

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Despite several relatively minor comments/criticisms our whole family of 16 had a fantastic weekend at Grizedale Lodge due mainly to the fact that we were celebrating our Diamond anniversary together with the enthusiasm of our family members. However the Lodge provided for us an ideal venue for our event. The dining room and the lounge were just riRead moreght. The surrounding countryside views and walks and the relative closeness to Ambleside and Windermere were superb. Hide

Reviewed by Philip 20th September 2024

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Great location and well away from traffic noise. Plenty of all weather visitor attractions in the area, outdoor activities and walks. Sat nav useful for the last few miles off the main road to reach the destination.

Reviewed by Catherine 2nd August 2024

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A lovely house. However, the garden is not very child friendly. There is no access to any flat areas for ball games. The garden is tiered, so lots of steps, making it unsuitable for young childern.

Reviewed by Caroline 19th July 2024

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A tired and crumbling building. The boiler didn't work and we had to wait until the Saturday evening for hot water. Lovely location though

Reviewed by Iain 5th July 2024

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The house is big, with plenty of space for a party of 16. The garden is small and on several levels and not suitable for people with mobility problems. There is not space for playing outside (except on the car park stones). It is a short walk (on country road) to Grizedale forest and Go Ape and the play park and cafe. The upstairs showers are a bitRead more hit and miss. The beds were very comfy. The communal rooms were spacious and ideal for family get together. Hide

Reviewed by Kate 30th June 2024

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This is a lovely home with ample parking and convenient for the walks and facilities at grizedale forest. Let down by an emergency number that does nothing. Table fits everyone around as does the many sofas in the main lounge. There is a separate lounge for children.

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.